Element 47

"Come to Element 47 when you’re ready to splurge on a tasting menu and ball out on caviar service and truffles shaved tableside. You’ll get dishes like housemade pastas, locally-raised wagyu, and farm-fresh produce sourced from area farms. Element 47 is also known for having one of the best wine programs in Colorado, with a massive subterranean cellar that they’ll give you a tour of if you ask really, really nicely. Make time for Ajax Tavern, too, also in the Little Nell hotel, for its double cheeseburgers, french fries, and a fun après-ski scene." - Katie Shapiro

"Come to Element 47 when you’re ready to splurge on a tasting menu and are ready to ball out on caviar service and truffles shaved tableside. You’ll get dishes like handmade sourdough rigatoni with uni and lobster and then get to choose one of six wagyu cuts accompanied by a rich steak sauce. You should also make time for Ajax Tavern, which is also at The Little Nell hotel and has double cheeseburgers, truffle fries, and a fun après-ski scene. " - katie shapiro

"The name is a nod to Aspen’s origins as a silver mining town, and its location inside the luxurious Little Nell Hotel, mere steps away from the slopes, is certainly glitzy. Enter the sleek, modern dining room through the lounge (with a crackling fireplace in season) and settle in for Chef Matt Zubrod's approachable contemporary menu that highlights top-notch ingredients, from seasonal produce like wild mushrooms, to meats like locally raised lamb and wagyu-breed beef. Lighter dishes like salads are thoughtfully composed, and house-made pastas like hazelnut cavatelli with rabbit ragu and fennel will satisfy heartier appetites. Diners will make note of the array of bottles displayed behind glass in the bar area, a telltale sign of the restaurant’s impressive wine program." - Michelin Inspector

"Tucked on the mountainside, five-star Little Nell hotel is a hideaway from the hustle and bustle. In name, Element 47 pays tribute to silver (the precious metal that put Aspen on the map), while in cuisine, the restaurant celebrates Colorado farms. Culinary director Matt Zubrod and executive chef Oscar Carrasco put an emphasis on wagyu beef, house-made pastas, and seasonal produce, all complemented by the property’s globally recognized wine program. This winter, in partnership with Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Element 47 presents live jazz during dinner service on Thursday and Sunday nights. Also save the dates for the monthly, four-course wine dinners, including a pop-up with Bobby Stuckey of the James Beard award-winner Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder." - Katie Shapiro

"The Perfect Salad After a long day of hiking, biking, running, and rafting my body usually craves something healthy but also satisfying. I found my perfect summer dish at Element 47, the newly remodeled restaurant at the Little Nell. Don't be fooled by the simple name on the menu. Element 47's Spring Vegetable Salad pays homage to the famous French chef Michel Bras who is known for his mastery of vegetables. At Element 47, chef Robert McCormick artfully prepares an assortment of 20 to 30 locally sourced, seasonal vegetables on the plate creating a vibrant dish that offers a surprising pop of flavors and textures with each bite. It's the type of dish I could order every night without ever getting bored."